- Dolly Parton criticizes the Indiana plan to reduce the imagination library, the program sends free books monthly to 125,000 Indian children.
- The literacy arrangement in Indiana jumped from 19 to six on an initiative.
- Governor Brown's budget reduces the match by 50 percent.
Dolly Barton is taking a position against the Republican ruler in Indiana Mike Brown due to the budget proposal related to the confrontation that threatens to reduce funding for the dear fantasy library program.
This well -known initiative, which provides free books for children under the age of five years every month, has improved significantly from childhood literacy in Indiana.
Now, it faces potential disposal, and Parton speaks publicly.
“We hope that the ruler Brown and the legislative body in Indiana will continue this vital investment by restoring the state financing match for the local fiction library programs,”
Its actor stated. The success of the program is clear – the literacy arrangement of children in Indiana jumped from 19 to 6 in the country.
Over the past two years, Indiana has been proudly cooperated with Parton, with books for more than 125,000 children every month. “Together, we enhanced the love of reading, and we presented families, dear moments, and we set the basis for lifelong learning,” continued their statement. The cost?
Only $ 30 for the child annually, as the country covers half a dollar – $ 1 per month. However, the Braun's new budget cancels that match by 50 percent, leaving local organizations such as United Way in a difficult place. Critics argue that this is a harsh reduction, especially given the Indiana budget of $ 51.3 billion.
Parton launched the imagination library in 1995, motivated by her father's conflicts with reading, and now distributed more than two million books around the world every month. In Indiana, the program reaches every province, where 10,000 children joined St. Joseph Province alone.
“The beauty of the imagination library is that it brings us together – does not go beyond political views – because every child deserves the opportunity for a great dream and success.”
She confirmed her team.
The outgoing ruler Eric Holkumb praised the program in January, indicating a visit from Barton to celebrate its influence. Now, Braun's fans and preachers call for a reconsideration of this decision – did the country's legend call and ensure the continuation of books?
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